RDHAP LAW AND ETHICS COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GAUARANTEE)
1. Q: What does RDHAP stand for? ANSWER Registered Dental Hygienist
in Alternative Practice
2. Q: Under what California law are RDHAPs authorised to practice?
ANSWER California Business and Professions Code Section 1900 et seq.
3. Q: Can an RDHAP own and operate their own practice? ANSWER Yes,
RDHAPs can practice independently without dentist supervision in approved
settings.
4. Q: How many years of clinical experience must an RDH have before
applying for RDHAP licensure? ANSWER A minimum of 2,000 hours
(approximately one year) of clinical practice as a licensed RDH in California
within the past 5 years.
5. Q: Can an RDHAP administer local anesthesia? ANSWER Yes, if they
hold the appropriate educational certificate.
6. Q: Can an RDHAP diagnose dental disease? ANSWER No, diagnosis is
outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
7. Q: Are RDHAPs required to refer patients to dentists? ANSWER Yes,
when conditions exceed their scope of practice or when a patient hasn't seen a
dentist within the past year.
8. Q: Can an RDHAP perform cavity preparations? ANSWER No,
restorative procedures are outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
9. Q: What settings can RDHAPs practice in? ANSWER Residential
facilities, schools, dental health professional shortage areas, or patients' homes.
10. Q: Can an RDHAP practice in a private dental office? ANSWER Only
in designated underserved areas or through specific arrangements.
11. Q: Must RDHAPs maintain malpractice insurance? ANSWER Yes,
professional liability insurance is required.
,12. Q: Can an RDHAP prescribe medications? ANSWER No, prescribing
medications is outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
13. Q: What educational requirements must be completed for RDHAP
licensure? ANSWER An RDHAP educational program approved by the
Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
14. Q: Can an RDHAP take dental radiographs? ANSWER Yes,
radiographs are within the RDHAP scope of practice.
15. Q: Are RDHAPs required to have a supervising dentist? ANSWER No,
RDHAPs practice independently without dentist supervision.
16. Q: Can an RDHAP perform soft tissue curettage? ANSWER Yes, this is
within their scope of practice.
17. Q: What is the maximum number of RDHAPs that can work in a single
practice? ANSWER There is no specified maximum number.
18. Q: Can an RDHAP remove sutures? ANSWER Yes, suture removal is
within the RDHAP scope of practice.
19. Q: Are RDHAPs required to have a collaborative agreement with a
dentist? ANSWER Yes, RDHAPs must establish and maintain a collaborative
relationship with at least one licensed dentist.
20. Q: Can an RDHAP perform root planing? ANSWER Yes, root planing
and scaling are within the RDHAP scope of practice.
21. Q: What type of patients must an RDHAP refer to a dentist? ANSWER
Patients requiring diagnosis, treatment planning, or procedures outside the
RDHAP scope.
22. Q: Can an RDHAP place temporary restorations? ANSWER Yes,
temporary restorations may be placed as part of preventive care.
23. Q: How often must an RDHAP renew their license? ANSWER Every
two years by the last day of the birth month.
24. Q: Can an RDHAP administer nitrous oxide? ANSWER Yes, if properly
certified and trained.
25. Q: What records must an RDHAP maintain? ANSWER Complete
patient records including assessments, treatment provided, and referrals made.
26. Q: Can an RDHAP perform periodontal maintenance? ANSWER Yes,
this is within the RDHAP scope of practice.
, 27. Q: Are RDHAPs mandated reporters for child abuse? ANSWER Yes,
as licensed healthcare professionals, RDHAPs are mandated reporters.
28. Q: Can an RDHAP employ other dental hygienists? ANSWER Yes,
RDHAPs can employ RDHs and RDHAPs in their practice.
29. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for RDHAPs?
ANSWER 25 hours every two years, with specific requirements in certain areas.
30. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care in nursing homes? ANSWER Yes,
residential facilities are approved practice settings.
31. Q: Must an RDHAP have written protocols? ANSWER Yes, written
policies and procedures are required.
32. Q: Can an RDHAP perform orthodontic adjustments? ANSWER No,
orthodontic treatment is outside the RDHAP scope.
33. Q: What documentation is required for the collaborative agreement?
ANSWER A written agreement outlining the collaboration, referral process, and
emergency procedures.
34. Q: Can an RDHAP extract teeth? ANSWER No, extractions are outside
the RDHAP scope of practice.
35. Q: Are RDHAPs required to report suspected elder abuse? ANSWER
Yes, they are mandated reporters for elder and dependent adult abuse.
36. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care to homebound patients? ANSWER
Yes, patients' homes are an approved practice setting.
37. Q: What infection control standards must RDHAPs follow? ANSWER
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC infection control guidelines.
38. Q: Can an RDHAP perform bleaching procedures? ANSWER Yes,
tooth whitening is within the RDHAP scope when deemed appropriate.
39. Q: Must RDHAPs maintain CPR certification? ANSWER Yes, current
CPR certification is required.
40. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care in schools? ANSWER Yes, schools are
an approved practice setting for RDHAPs.
41. Q: What is required if an RDHAP changes their practice address?
ANSWER They must notify the DHBC within 30 days.
42. Q: Can an RDHAP place dental sealants? ANSWER Yes, sealant
application is within the RDHAP scope of practice.
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GAUARANTEE)
1. Q: What does RDHAP stand for? ANSWER Registered Dental Hygienist
in Alternative Practice
2. Q: Under what California law are RDHAPs authorised to practice?
ANSWER California Business and Professions Code Section 1900 et seq.
3. Q: Can an RDHAP own and operate their own practice? ANSWER Yes,
RDHAPs can practice independently without dentist supervision in approved
settings.
4. Q: How many years of clinical experience must an RDH have before
applying for RDHAP licensure? ANSWER A minimum of 2,000 hours
(approximately one year) of clinical practice as a licensed RDH in California
within the past 5 years.
5. Q: Can an RDHAP administer local anesthesia? ANSWER Yes, if they
hold the appropriate educational certificate.
6. Q: Can an RDHAP diagnose dental disease? ANSWER No, diagnosis is
outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
7. Q: Are RDHAPs required to refer patients to dentists? ANSWER Yes,
when conditions exceed their scope of practice or when a patient hasn't seen a
dentist within the past year.
8. Q: Can an RDHAP perform cavity preparations? ANSWER No,
restorative procedures are outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
9. Q: What settings can RDHAPs practice in? ANSWER Residential
facilities, schools, dental health professional shortage areas, or patients' homes.
10. Q: Can an RDHAP practice in a private dental office? ANSWER Only
in designated underserved areas or through specific arrangements.
11. Q: Must RDHAPs maintain malpractice insurance? ANSWER Yes,
professional liability insurance is required.
,12. Q: Can an RDHAP prescribe medications? ANSWER No, prescribing
medications is outside the RDHAP scope of practice.
13. Q: What educational requirements must be completed for RDHAP
licensure? ANSWER An RDHAP educational program approved by the
Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
14. Q: Can an RDHAP take dental radiographs? ANSWER Yes,
radiographs are within the RDHAP scope of practice.
15. Q: Are RDHAPs required to have a supervising dentist? ANSWER No,
RDHAPs practice independently without dentist supervision.
16. Q: Can an RDHAP perform soft tissue curettage? ANSWER Yes, this is
within their scope of practice.
17. Q: What is the maximum number of RDHAPs that can work in a single
practice? ANSWER There is no specified maximum number.
18. Q: Can an RDHAP remove sutures? ANSWER Yes, suture removal is
within the RDHAP scope of practice.
19. Q: Are RDHAPs required to have a collaborative agreement with a
dentist? ANSWER Yes, RDHAPs must establish and maintain a collaborative
relationship with at least one licensed dentist.
20. Q: Can an RDHAP perform root planing? ANSWER Yes, root planing
and scaling are within the RDHAP scope of practice.
21. Q: What type of patients must an RDHAP refer to a dentist? ANSWER
Patients requiring diagnosis, treatment planning, or procedures outside the
RDHAP scope.
22. Q: Can an RDHAP place temporary restorations? ANSWER Yes,
temporary restorations may be placed as part of preventive care.
23. Q: How often must an RDHAP renew their license? ANSWER Every
two years by the last day of the birth month.
24. Q: Can an RDHAP administer nitrous oxide? ANSWER Yes, if properly
certified and trained.
25. Q: What records must an RDHAP maintain? ANSWER Complete
patient records including assessments, treatment provided, and referrals made.
26. Q: Can an RDHAP perform periodontal maintenance? ANSWER Yes,
this is within the RDHAP scope of practice.
, 27. Q: Are RDHAPs mandated reporters for child abuse? ANSWER Yes,
as licensed healthcare professionals, RDHAPs are mandated reporters.
28. Q: Can an RDHAP employ other dental hygienists? ANSWER Yes,
RDHAPs can employ RDHs and RDHAPs in their practice.
29. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for RDHAPs?
ANSWER 25 hours every two years, with specific requirements in certain areas.
30. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care in nursing homes? ANSWER Yes,
residential facilities are approved practice settings.
31. Q: Must an RDHAP have written protocols? ANSWER Yes, written
policies and procedures are required.
32. Q: Can an RDHAP perform orthodontic adjustments? ANSWER No,
orthodontic treatment is outside the RDHAP scope.
33. Q: What documentation is required for the collaborative agreement?
ANSWER A written agreement outlining the collaboration, referral process, and
emergency procedures.
34. Q: Can an RDHAP extract teeth? ANSWER No, extractions are outside
the RDHAP scope of practice.
35. Q: Are RDHAPs required to report suspected elder abuse? ANSWER
Yes, they are mandated reporters for elder and dependent adult abuse.
36. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care to homebound patients? ANSWER
Yes, patients' homes are an approved practice setting.
37. Q: What infection control standards must RDHAPs follow? ANSWER
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC infection control guidelines.
38. Q: Can an RDHAP perform bleaching procedures? ANSWER Yes,
tooth whitening is within the RDHAP scope when deemed appropriate.
39. Q: Must RDHAPs maintain CPR certification? ANSWER Yes, current
CPR certification is required.
40. Q: Can an RDHAP provide care in schools? ANSWER Yes, schools are
an approved practice setting for RDHAPs.
41. Q: What is required if an RDHAP changes their practice address?
ANSWER They must notify the DHBC within 30 days.
42. Q: Can an RDHAP place dental sealants? ANSWER Yes, sealant
application is within the RDHAP scope of practice.
